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EDAM recognizes the first group be to certified with its new Community Edge program during the group’s spring forum in Roblin in May.
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Developing the economic developers

A new certification program aims to improve and standardize skills for those working to build the rural economy

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It’s back to school for community economic development officers. The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) has launched its newly completed, eight-module certification program, dubbed Community Edge, and the first class has graduated, following the group’s spring forum in Roblin in mid-May. “EDAM developed a strategic plan in 2013 and recognized that professional development was
Higher carbon dioxide levels could negatively impact the nutritional value of rice, an important crop to many lower-income countries.
Cereals, Did you know?

Rice’s nutritional value decreases in higher CO2 concentrations

Researchers examine how climate change can impact dietary quality of crops

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Rice grown at higher carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations, like those possible later this century, has lower nutritional value, according to a recent study. Notably, some varieties of rice seemed to react differently to increased levels of CO2, say the study’s authors, showing relatively smaller decreases in nutritional value. The finding that rice’s nutritional quality can
cartoon image of a family seated at a table
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Happy Father’s Day

The Jacksons from the June 21, 2018 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

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My best memory of my father?” Andrew Jackson leaned back in his Adirondack chair, parked in its perpetual spot on the front lawn of the Jackson farm, and looked around at the assembled members of his family. The boys, Randy and Brady were there with their wives, Jackie and Amanda, Jennifer was there with her
The rhubarb plant is a staple of many farm gardens — and summer menus.
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Make the most of rhubarb season

This tart seasonal favourite doesn’t have to be confined to desserts

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Mom, how did they figure out we could eat rhubarb, anyway?” my older daughter asked me. I had cut some stalks of rhubarb and was disposing of the large green leaves. A wilted leaf caught her attention and soon she had it draped over her head like a large green scarf. Of course, she snapped
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Diabetes: what you need to know

This manageable but chronic disease is a growing issue throughout rural Canada

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Diabetes is a disease with many causes and no known cure. It’s a global issue, but the impact is felt in communities throughout Canada, and increasingly in rural Canada. If you don’t have diabetes, there is a very good chance someone in your family or circle of friends does. Today, 11 million Canadians live with
New grain facility comes to Homewood
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New grain facility comes to Homewood

Our History: June 1950

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The elevator still stands, but without the Pool logo — this photo from the official opening of the expanded Manitoba Pool facility at Homewood appeared in our June 26, 1980 issue. It wasn’t likely to see a lot of business that year — much of the issue was devoted to coverage of a severe drought
Don’t think high tunnels are just for crops like tomatoes or cucumbers, says Marilyn Firth co-owner of Almost Urban Vegetables near Winnipeg, who uses theirs to grow root crops like beets too. The farm’s three tunnels, including one steel framed and two wood frame add at least three weeks to either end of the growing season.
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The high tunnel advantage

St. Norbert small-scale vegetable producers tout the benefits of covering a portion of their crop

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When Marilyn Firth and Bruce Berry bought 10 acres on the south edge of Winnipeg in 2007 they knew most vegetable farms that once ringed the city were gone. They also knew they’d be starting to farm at the age of most lifelong growers. But they were convinced more customers wanted food delivered across a
Take-all infection causing shiny black discolouration of lower stem area of wheat plant and poor root development. Note black colour and almost absence of feeder roots.
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How wheat can root out the take-all fungus

A team of young researchers has now pinpointed a way of easing cereals’ risks from a deadly root pathogen

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British researchers say the key to preventing the buildup of the take-all fungus is to foster beneficial fungus, which can help the plants to help themselves. Working out the right conditions to support those beneficial fungi and identifying the cereal varieties that are best suited to make the most of that help is the challenge
Ranunculus make great cut flowers and 
come in vibrant colours.
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Ranunculus will produce stunning blooms

Grown from tubers, flowers will be produced about eight weeks after soaking

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One of my gardening friends grows blooming plants with single flowers almost exclusively. She maintains that double flowers are not as “natural” looking (and actually the majority of native plants do produce single flowers), and that single flowers are much more enticing to pollinators (and I must concur that the flowers that attract the most
Follow a few basic food safety rules for an incident-free outdoor eating season.
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Keep it safe this summer with food

Don’t let foodborne illness spoil your outdoor cooking and dining experiences

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The other day, I wiped off and arranged the outdoor furniture on our patio after the furniture finally came out of storage. Then I sat down at the table to enjoy the warm breeze and admire the flowers I just planted. After a long, cold winter and spring, I was beginning to wonder whether warm

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